Pass The Peas Week Returns To New Orleans

Photo credit: MiNO

The Made in New Orleans Foundation (MiNO) is excited to welcome the return of Pass the Peas Week in the city. The weeklong effort is designed to showcase the underrepresented restaurant owners in the city.

Funds raised for the event will support MiNO’s commitment to providing education and resources for upward mobility in the restaurant, hospitality for BIPOC talent.

When Is Pass The Peas Week In New Orleans?

Pass the Peas Week takes place from Saturday, Nov. 5 through Friday, November 11, 2022 in New Orleans.

The week concludes with a special event — Pass the Peas After Hours at Hotel St. Vincent — which runs from Fri, Nov 11, 2022, 9:00 PM – Sat, Nov 12, 2022, 1:00 AM CST.

Helming the affair will be Chef Serigne Mbaye, a James Beard finalist, who will be accompanied by a stable of MiNO alumni chefs preparing a culinary experience like no other.

Pass The Peas Week Participating Restaurants

Anna’s
Bacchanal
Barracuda
Barrel Proof
Cane & Table
Carmo
City Greens
The Chloe
Cochon
Cure
The Elysian Bar
Faubourg Brewing Co.
Gracious Bakery and Cafe
Johnny Sánchez
Marjie’s Grill
Mister Mao
The Munch Factory
Palm & Pine
The Will & The Way
The Rabbit’s Foot
Ruby Slipper
Seafood Sally’s
Sylvain
Vals

Final Word

When New Orleans’ food is mentioned on a national level, it somehow always reverts back to gumbo, which is the best around, although the city’s eateries certainly represent those dishes well, there’s so much more.

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Keisha Smith

Keisha Smith is a Contributing Writer who attended college at Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge. She is currently writing a book on south Louisiana culture.